Pentax K-30 in Popular Photography

gazonk · 06-20-2012, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by Blue

It really doesn't even make since to have the DAL version of this lens with a weather sealed body and pentaprism finder. The AL II version at least has quick shift. Even the K200d came with the DA 18-55 AL II as a kit lens. The WR wasn't available when the K200d was released, but I bet if it was the WR would have been the kit lens.

It seems to be offered with WR here in Norway. Here's one of several examples:
PENTAX DSLR K-30 KIT 18-55MM AL WR - BLACK | Dustinhome.no

glanglois · 06-20-2012, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

It seems to be offered with WR here in Norway. Here's one of several examples:
PENTAX DSLR K-30 KIT 18-55MM AL WR - BLACK | Dustinhome.no

But Norwegians are hearty - enjoying biting wind, hail that is driven sideways at a measurable fraction of the speed of light, and snow that drifts to the top of the Holmenkollbakken.

No wimpy glass for you!

Kunzite · 06-20-2012, 01:43 PM

We're not Norvegians, but it seems we'll be also able to get the WR kit:
Aparat Foto DSLR Pentax K30 Black + SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR / Aparate Foto DSLR
And - I bet - so does the rest of Europe

RonHendriks1966 · 06-20-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

We're not Norvegians, but it seems we'll be also able to get the WR kit:
Aparat Foto DSLR Pentax K30 Black + SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR / Aparate Foto DSLR
And - I bet - so does the rest of Europe

Looked at one store (biggest seller) and only WR kitlenses listed.

gazonk · 06-22-2012, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

We're not Norvegians, but it seems we'll be also able to get the WR kit:
Aparat Foto DSLR Pentax K30 Black + SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR / Aparate Foto DSLR
And - I bet - so does the rest of Europe

They probably noticed the Romanian winter of 2011/2012 and decided you need the Arctic Kit [tm];-)

Kunzite · 06-22-2012, 04:31 AM

Could be; but now we need some heat resistant cameras. And lots of ice! (to keep the beer in)

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06-20-2012, 03:52 AM	#16
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Blue It really doesn't even make since to have the DAL version of this lens with a weather sealed body and pentaprism finder. The AL II version at least has quick shift. Even the K200d came with the DA 18-55 AL II as a kit lens. The WR wasn't available when the K200d was released, but I bet if it was the WR would have been the kit lens. It seems to be offered with WR here in Norway. Here's one of several examples: PENTAX DSLR K-30 KIT 18-55MM AL WR - BLACK \| Dustinhome.no

06-20-2012, 11:50 AM	#17
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by gazonk It seems to be offered with WR here in Norway. Here's one of several examples: PENTAX DSLR K-30 KIT 18-55MM AL WR - BLACK \| Dustinhome.no But Norwegians are hearty - enjoying biting wind, hail that is driven sideways at a measurable fraction of the speed of light, and snow that drifts to the top of the Holmenkollbakken. No wimpy glass for you!

06-20-2012, 01:43 PM	#18
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	We're not Norvegians, but it seems we'll be also able to get the WR kit: Aparat Foto DSLR Pentax K30 Black + SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR / Aparate Foto DSLR And - I bet - so does the rest of Europe

06-20-2012, 01:50 PM	#19
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Kunzite We're not Norvegians, but it seems we'll be also able to get the WR kit: Aparat Foto DSLR Pentax K30 Black + SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR / Aparate Foto DSLR And - I bet - so does the rest of Europe Looked at one store (biggest seller) and only WR kitlenses listed.

06-22-2012, 03:35 AM	#20
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Kunzite We're not Norvegians, but it seems we'll be also able to get the WR kit: Aparat Foto DSLR Pentax K30 Black + SMC DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR / Aparate Foto DSLR And - I bet - so does the rest of Europe They probably noticed the Romanian winter of 2011/2012 and decided you need the Arctic Kit [tm];-)

06-22-2012, 04:31 AM	#21
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Could be; but now we need some heat resistant cameras. And lots of ice! (to keep the beer in)